Cosmo Sourcing

Client Case Studies

Real sourcing projects across Vietnam, China, and Mexico. From first-time importers to global manufacturers, here's how we help clients find the right factory.

Jim Kennemer Jim Kennemer

Replacing a $1.2M Incumbent Supplier Through On-the-Ground Factory Visits

A U.S. construction products company had spent over $1.2 million with a single Vietnam factory over six years, but rising prices and deteriorating service made the relationship unsustainable. Cosmo Sourcing organized a 4-day guided factory tour across steel grating, stainless steel drainage, and composite decking, identifying suppliers with better pricing and stronger service than the incumbent.

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Jim Kennemer Jim Kennemer

Sourcing Precision Automotive Components Across Three Manufacturing Processes

An international automotive manufacturer needed to evaluate Vietnam's ability to produce CNC-turned parts, injection-molded components, and specialty enameled copper wire to automotive quality standards. Cosmo Sourcing vetted factories across all three categories simultaneously, delivering over 270 MB of documentation including signed NDAs, factory certifications, and detailed quotations.

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Jim Kennemer Jim Kennemer

Paradax Golf: From Concept to Best in Show

Jeff Hanning designed a patented golf bag with a built-in 3-wheel push cart, but needed a factory in Vietnam that could handle both soft-goods stitching and mechanical hardware assembly. Cosmo Sourcing found the right manufacturer, coordinated factory visits, and supported multi-product expansion across five categories. The result: a PGA Pinnacle Award for Best in Show at the 2023 PGA Merchandise Show.

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